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When a person uses an ad hominem attack during a debate, it's just a sure sign that they lost the argument. But according to stated board rules, ad hominem attacks are prohibited, even though they have been used towards me. I have no way of knowing, but those involved with ad hominem attacks were warned to stop the rule-breaking posts. As we have all seen, those dealing in them have stopped, and we can imagine why: warnings.

When a person uses an ad hominem attack during a debate, it's just a sure sign that they lost the argument. But according to stated board rules, ad hominem attacks are prohibited, even though they have been used towards me. I have no way of knowing, but those involved with ad hominem attacks were warned to stop the rule-breaking posts. As we have all seen, those dealing in them have stopped, and we can imagine why: warnings.

Someone could argue it's impossible to appeal to intellect when none exists.